The FEET ( Freshwater Environment & Ecology Trust ) is a charitable group run by volunteers.Whilst we operate predominately in the North of England we are open Nationally to any one wishing to subscribe to our conservation work and values
FEET was formed some 17 years ago initially and has delivered many conservation programmes and work since protecting, preserving and conserving nature for future generations
Summary Of Our 5 Key Values & Operating Areas
- Environmental Education & Field Delivery (Schools , Amateur NHS , Groups )
- Biodiversity Recording & Monitorring
- Right of Way Consultation & Protection
- Access and Engagement For Abled and Disabled to Ecological Environments
- Enhancement of The History & Heritage Of Ecological Sites
- Sustainability of FEET through Recycing Sources
- The aim of the group is to promotes the environment, ecology and conservation of this fragile earth amongst the young promoting Conservation with Schools and other groups
- To provide a natural history resource for Naturalists, amateur and professsional alike. ( Micrscopy Books etc
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- Rights of Way Consulttee Body for a number of Local Authorities protecting pathways with important biodiversity and Heritage, where we also play an active role through planning procedures
- FEET welcomes all the help support and
donations ( Particularly Natural History Books for the resource library) We are
also keen to have volunteers of all descriptions from resource librarian to look
after our Books , to Guide Leaders and volunteers to assist with day events
- We are currently looking for a permanent long term base to run the Trust
from which is located in an environment which is ecologically suited to our
aims
- Our projects are exciting and inovative , Intel QX3 Digital
Microscopes with image capture , Uk Digital Bird Song for the partially sighted
on dedicated PC. IR Cameras in Nesting Boxes to study bird behaviour for wheel
chair users. We aim to provide the amateur with resources such as Microscopy and
other equipment that would otherwise be unavailable
- We aim to create a
buzz by having a broad mix of experience and knowledge ranging from Field
Botany, Butterflies & Moths , Microscopy, Bird Watching to all aspects of
the environment and natural history and believe that enthusiastic amateurs are
the way forward . We welcome any input from groups . By joining and supporting
you are making these aims possible
- Ultimately the Trust aims to deliver a quality educational experience for the disabled and partially sighted both in terms of access to the environment and learning new skills which might help gain employement in this sector
- FEET Aim to maintain a Green Foot Print in accordance with the principles below and are embodied in our re-cycling work
Core Values
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Membership of the local FEET Cromwell Bottom Group is Currently £8 per year & FEET Welcome Potential Members from all over the UK
- Access to All Group Activities & Walks
- Quarterly Newsletter every 3 months
- Access to knowledge for Identification & Information, Publications
- Access to Members Only Site http://feetmembers.blogspot.co.uk/ to Post your comments observationa and Pictures
- On receipt of subscription you will receive an email for your invite to the members pages
- Use of Trust Badge for FEET members undertaking Biodiversity Recording with a 5 star Rating on the BBC i-Spot project
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